brother-in-law

English

/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/, /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/, /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/

noun
Definitions
  • A male relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage:
  • (uncommon) co-brother-in-Co-brother-in-law: A male relative of one's generation, separated by two degrees of marriage:

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English brother-in-lawe suffix from English brother.

Origin

English

brother

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